What are the restricted hours for driving on highways?
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According to relevant traffic regulations in China, long-distance passenger vehicles are prohibited from driving on highways between 2:00 AM and 5:00 AM, but this restriction does not apply to other types of vehicles. In other words, private cars (sedans) are allowed to drive on highways 24 hours a day without any restricted time periods. The primary reason for prohibiting long-distance passenger vehicles from using highways between 2:00 AM and 5:00 AM is to prevent driver fatigue and reduce the occurrence of traffic accidents. Many accidents involving long-distance passenger vehicles are closely related to fatigue driving during nighttime hours, which led traffic management authorities to establish this regulation. For long-distance passenger vehicles that enter the highway before 2:00 AM, they are not allowed to continue driving during the restricted hours. They must stop at nearby service areas for rest and can only resume driving on the highway when the restricted period ends. Although there are no explicit restricted hours for sedans and other vehicles on highways, there are clear regulations regarding drivers' driving and rest times: During daytime, drivers cannot drive continuously for more than 4 hours, and at night, they cannot drive continuously for more than 2 hours. Each rest stop must last at least 20 minutes; The total driving time within 24 hours cannot exceed 8 hours; The total driving time over 7 consecutive days cannot exceed 44 hours, during which drivers must take effective rest breaks.
